Child Born Abroad. US Citizen?

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rxonyc

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hi guys, quick question!

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• A child born abroad, in wedlock, of one American citizen parent acquires citizenship only when the citizen parent was physically present in the U.S. for 5 years or more prior to the child's birth, at least 2 of the 5 years occurring after the parent had passed age 14.


I had been in the States for more than 5 years with Green Card, but I moved to China right after getting citizenship. Is this situation still meeting the request “citizen parent was physically present in the U.S. for 5 years or more prior to the child's birth” or not? (Does Green card years count? Or it has to be Citizen years?)

My husband is Chinese, and I plan to give birth in China since I still have another 2 years of contract with my company in China. However, since I will move back to US after that, I wanna make sure if my child will be US citizen in this case.
Thank you so much for your help.
 
rxonyc said:
I had been in the States for more than 5 years with Green Card, but I moved to China right after getting citizenship. Is this situation still meeting the request “citizen parent was physically present in the U.S. for 5 years or more prior to the child's birth” or not? (Does Green card years count? Or it has to be Citizen years?)
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All years are counted, including years before the green card. However, they are strict about the proof of those years, and many people who have spent 10 or more years are unable to convince the consular officials. What proof do you have? W-2 and other employment documents? Utility bills in your name? University transcripts?
 
rxonyc said:
hi guys, quick question!

Known as:
• A child born abroad, in wedlock, of one American citizen parent acquires citizenship only when the citizen parent was physically present in the U.S. for 5 years or more prior to the child's birth, at least 2 of the 5 years occurring after the parent had passed age 14.


I had been in the States for more than 5 years with Green Card, but I moved to China right after getting citizenship. Is this situation still meeting the request “citizen parent was physically present in the U.S. for 5 years or more prior to the child's birth” or not? (Does Green card years count? Or it has to be Citizen years?)

My husband is Chinese, and I plan to give birth in China since I still have another 2 years of contract with my company in China. However, since I will move back to US after that, I wanna make sure if my child will be US citizen in this case.
Thank you so much for your help.
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You should be good provided you have appropriate documentation. Make sure to register the child's birth at the local US consulate/embassy.
 
Thanks a lot for you guys' info. I do have college transcript and passport stamps. Hope they are qualified if ever needed.
 
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